Current travel advisories for Madagascar
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Last Update: Tuesday, 13. August 2024 at 08:21
We advice caution when travelling to Madagascar.
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Current situation : 3 / 5
Madagascar is a country in Africa (Eastern Africa) with around 21 million citizens and a land mass of 587,040 km². We detected travel advisories from 6 sources for this country.
Bordering countries: 0 / 5
This country does not share any land based borders with another country.
Current informationen on Covid-19
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports of no cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).
Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu
Single advisories / travel warnings
New Zealand government
Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/madagascar
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Exercise increased caution in Madagascar due to the uncertain political situation and violent crime (level 2 of 4).
Danger level: 2
Exercise increased caution / Some Risk.
US American government
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed, and updates to crime information in the Tsaratanana, Tsiroanomandidy, Maintirano, and Betroka areas.
Exercise increased caution in Madagascar due to crime and civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Reconsider travel to the following areas due to violent crime and banditry:
The area in and around the city of Tsaratanana in the Betsiboka Region;
The area along the unnamed road connecting the city of Tsiroanomandidy in the Bongolava Region with the coastal city of Maintirano in the Melaky Region; and
The area in and around the city of Betroka in the Anosy Region.
Country Summary: Most criminal activity is non-violent petty theft, pickpocketing, and other crimes of opportunity predominately in urban areas and in crowded markets. Violent crime, such as armed robbery and assault, occurs throughout Madagascar, particularly after dark, in remote areas, and along major national roads in the south and western areas of the country.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Madagascar.
Danger level: 2
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Canadian government
Quelle: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/madagascar
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Danger level: 2
Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Cypriot government
Quelle: http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2016.nsf/travel_en.html
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Caution
Danger level: 3
Caution.
Finnish government
Quelle: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/MG
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
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Danger level: 3
Travel with higher caution..
If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.
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Basic facts
- Citizens
- around 21 million
- Covering landmass
- 587,040 km²
- Electricity
- 220V - 50Hz
- Currency
- Ariary (MGA)
- ISO 2-Letter Code
- MG
- Phone prefix
- +261
- Top Level Domain
- .mg
- Mobile frequencies (MHz)
- 900
Airports in Madagascar (extern)
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Frequently asked questions
This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Madagascar.
Is Madagascar safe to travel in 2020?
We see a slighty raised risk with traveling to Madagascar. The risk index is at 3 (out of 5). We recommend you check the single sources.
How many countries have issued advisories for Madagascar?
We currently know of 6 countries having issued advisories for Madagascar.
What countries does Madagascar share land borders with?
This country does not share any land based borders with another country.